Since 1976 (the start of the NPC) Poverty Bay has won the 3rd Divison twice in 1987 & 2004. They have also won the Lochore Cup 4 times in 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2011.

The most appearances is by Sione Ngatu (138) from 2003 - 2016.The most points scored is by Scott Leighton (791) from 2004 - 2012.The most tries scored is by P Ransley (35) from 1961 - 1974.

In 2016 Poverty Bay finished 7th in the Heartland Championship round robin series, losing a semi final of the Lochore Cup

The 2017 coach is Mana Otai.

Clubs that form the Union are:Click on the names to access each club's website

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Founded

Colours

Referees

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Horouta

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HSOB

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Ngatapa

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OB Marist

1996

Jersey:Light & Dark Blue, Red & WhiteShorts:WhiteSocks: Red

Pirates

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Waikohu

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Wairoa Athletic

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YMP

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Hi, Kerry, Your rugbyhistory website is amazing! I don't think there is a more complete source of rugby information in the world, not just on the internet. I've recommended it to several of my rugby-mad mates, who all return with glowing reviews. Have you ever thought of joining the National Rugby Museum in Palmerston North?If I were to make a suggestion, I would like to see the match dates & venues alongside each result. It might settle a few debates on whether X fixture was on the 18th or 19th of September 1982, for instance, or whether Team Y has played in Town Z etc. If it's too much of a hassle, don't worry about it; you've already put truckloads of work into the site already!Thanks, Samuel